Thread: First attempt

This is my first attempt at adjustable pins. 6/8 W&B

I'm not sure whether i like the nut side of the pins but the scales, fit and finish are great.

-Bob

Originally Posted by RobertFontaine

I'm not sure whether i like the nut side of the pins but the scales, fit and finish are great.

-Bob

I was thinking the same thing!
It is a beautiful piece, but the nuts stand out like a sore thumb.

Did you actually use the wood as a capture for the nuts or are the nuts outside the wood ?( I hope that makes sense. )

The nuts are recessed into the wood. Used a step drill then cut the corners for the nuts to capture them. I hope that makes sense.
Could not find any knurled barrel nuts that small , will have to see about making some?

Nice! I really like the shape of the scales!

I like how you did the spacer with each half integrated into either scale. COOL!

I like the idea of threaded fasteners. I think that it would look better with the nuts filed round. Maybe chuck up a bolt in the drill and file the corners off the nuts.

I am not being critical just thinking out loud with the benefit of hindsight.



Charlie

I agree...very nice fit and finish. I like the overall shape of the scales and the photo from above shows how well you fitted the blade and spacer.

Great work!